Château de Pailhès

Pailhes, France

Château de Pailhès is a fine example of medieval military architecture. It was built in the 12th century and reconstructed during 15th, 16th and 18th centuries. Today the castle is privately owned.

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Bentenac 3, Pailhes, France
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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Pierre Lienard (7 months ago)
Je suis passé cet apm à Pailhes mais n y s est pas arrêté.
Gaste Bues (8 months ago)
Eric Schalenbourg (8 months ago)
Ruth Tesar (10 months ago)
Jean Erick Tardy (11 months ago)
Nous avons fait une visite lors des journées du patrimoine, bien renseigné, bien guidés, Visite intéressante un prix raisonnable.
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